Death is not a foe, but an inevitable adventure.
Oliver LodgeRead
Any person without invincible prejudice who had the same experience would come to the same broad conclusion, viz., that things hitherto held impossible do actually occur.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that without bias, people would recognize that what once seemed impossible can indeed happen.
Oliver Lodge emphasizes the idea that preconceived notions and prejudices can cloud our understanding of what is possible. When individuals set aside these biases and truly analyze their experiences, they often find that extraordinary possibilities can become realities, challenging previously held beliefs.
Themes
PrejudicePossibilityExperienceBeliefImpossible
In practice
Example use cases
In a keynote speech about innovation, one might say this quote to encourage open-mindedness.
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